Golden retriever extricated from vehicle after crash in Eveline Township

August 07, 2012

EVELINE TOWNSHIP — About 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office deputies, along with East Jordan EMS and fire officials, responded to the area of Behling Road and Cosier Road in Eveline Township for a one-vehicle crash, according to a sheriff's office news release.

Harry Bruce Behling, 44, of East Jordan, was traveling west on Behling Road near Cosier Road when his vehicle left the road and struck several trees, according to the release. Behling was able to get out, but his 13-year-old golden retriever had to be extricated from the vehicle.

Behling was transported to Charlevoix Area Hospital, treated for minor injuries and released, the release states. And the golden retriever "is doing well and recovering at the Behling residence."

An investigation is ongoing. Road conditions may have been a factor in the crash.